Issues clean energy credits to electric utilities that make state alternative compliance payments, which can be used against the required annual percentage of clean energy [sec. 801(a)].

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to waive the compliance requirements for an electric utility if it is determined that the utility is unable to comply [sec. 801(a)].

Adds nuclear power, fuel cells, and low-emission carbon technology to the types of energy considered to be "clean" sources [sec. 801(a)].

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NOTE: A SENATOR MAY MOVE TO TABLE ANY PENDING LEGISLATION, THUS HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION. A "YEA" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND A "NAY" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TABLING MOTIONS ARE OFTEN USED TO KILL LEGISLATION.